Nestlé Research Center (NRC) located near Lausanne, Switzerland is one of the leading research laboratories in food and nutritional sciences. With 700 members of staff from 50 nations, NRC has a strong position in the international scientific community supported further by 332 outside scientific contracts and 240 scientific publications in 2007 (learn more about the NRC on www.research.nestle.com). NRC has an excellent reputation in food and nutrition research that has benefited consumers for over a century. By bringing together its knowledge in Nutrition and Health, Food Science, Food/Consumer Interaction, Food Quality and Safety, Nestlé opens the way to develop Good Food and Good Life: to offer tasty foods that procure health as well as pleasure for our consumers. In this global and multicultural environment, Nestlé, a food, nutrition, health and wellness company aims to work with the best scientists in the world. To support its research strategy, the Food Science & Technology Department at the NRC is seeking a Technician Materials Science and Physical Characterization, who will work within the Solid Products group.

Main responsibilities:
· Development of new analysing techniques in collaboration with scientists.
· Building and validation of process-related characterization tools.
· Data analysis and interpretation. Reporting on experimental methods and results.
· Liaison with external contractors and suppliers to source and maintain equipment.
Required profile:
· Technical diploma (apprenticeship, HES or equivalent) in physics or chemistry with a specialization in food science and technology, chemical engineering, physical chemistry, materials science or polymer science.
· Knowledge in physical analysis techniques (including rheology, calorimetry, powder characterization techniques) with an interest in modern food research.
· Working experience with foods would be an advantage.
· Experience and/or interest in development, setup and adaptation of laboratory equipment would be an advantage.
· Fluent written & spoken in French and good knowledge of English.
· Computer skills.
Personal requirements:
Team player, Good interpersonal skills, Willing to develop.

Mr Ottiger Jonas
Nestlé Recruitment Competence Centre - NRCCEntre-deux-Villes
P.O. Box 352
1800 Vevey - Suisse

Applications on internet only : if you are interested in being involved in demanding and innovative projects within one of the leading research laboratories in food and nutritional sciences worldwide, then apply with us (complete application including CV, cover letter and references is mandatory) now on www.careers.nestle.com/ with Requisition ID 2792.